10 Predictions for Healthcare in 2016

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Welcome to this week's edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the Web to help you learn what's next.

There are some big changes predicted for healthcare in the coming year. Mergers and escalating drug prices are just a couple of the forces that will make an impact in 2016 -- 10 Emerging Healthcare Trends for 2016 (Fierce Healthcare)

Finding emotional equilibrium can be challenging for physicians, especially after delivering tragic news. Here's one doctor's take on creating balance between emotions and analytical thinking -- A Doctor Reflects on Being Emotionally Distant (The Advisory Board Company)

Enjoy the spirit of giving during the holidays? These physicians make a difference by carrying that spirit throughout the year -- Locum Doctors Give Back (CompHealth)

Enjoying a positive work/life balance can be compared to the distinct sounds of a jazz quartet. To find the right sound, focus on these four areas -- Physicians Looking for Work/Life Balance (Physicians Practice)

Melissa Byington is president of the locum tenens division of CompHealth, the nation's largest locum tenens physician staffing company and a leader in permanent and temporary allied healthcare staffing. Melissa's career in physician recruiting spans nearly 2 decades. She also serves as the president of the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO).

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